Books like Sad girls by Lang Leav
When Audrey, a high‑school student, tells a lie that leads to a classmate’s death, she begins to suffer severe panic attacks that threaten her daily life. Struggling with guilt and the need for honesty, Audrey finds a glimmer of hope in an unexpected bond with Rad, a boy who may help her turn the tide. Yet their developing romance, set against the backdrop of adolescent turmoil, treads a fine line and could drive her even closer to the edge.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Lang Leav
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